Worlds 1st 3D printed temple coming up in TS

Hyderabad: City-based construction company, Apsuja Infratech on Thursday said it has partnered with Simpliforge Creations, a 3D printing construction company for the construction of the world’s first 3D printed place of worship in Telangana.

Situated within Charvitha Meadows at Burugupally, Siddipet in the State, the temple is coming up on 3,800 sft of land space at a height of about 30 feet. The three sanctums within the structure represent a ‘Modak’ (a fig shaped delicacy) dedicated to Lord Ganesha, a Shivalay, a square abode devoted to Lord Shankar, and a Lotus shaped home for Goddess Parvati. The structure is 3D printed by Simpliforge with their in-house developed system and indigenously developed material and software.

“The temple’s dome-shaped structures, the Modak and the Lotus presented challenges that required the team to employ custom-made design techniques, meticulous analysis, and innovative construction methods, all the while following the principles of temple architecture,” said Hari Krishna Jeedipalli, MD, Apsuja Infratech.

With the Shivalay and the Modak construction completed, phase II comprising of the Lotus and the tall spires (Gopurams) are already underway,” Jeedipalli added. Having also delivered India’s first 3D printed bridge prototype at Charvitha Meadows previously, the 3D printed temple now adds a global first.

“This structure demonstrates Simpliforge’s ability to print 51 degree and 32 degree in outward and inward cantilever, respectively. This construction takes care of the structural requirements, principles of temple design, 3d printing requirements, while dealing with the challenges of in-situ construction. This proof of concept also sets the stage for future applications of Simpliforge’s robust systems in inaccessible,” said Dhruv Gandhi, CEO, Simpliforge Creations.